Gloria Steinem turns 80

One of the architects of the women's liberation movement of the 60s and 70s celebrated her 80th birthday Tuesday. Here's a look back at her career in photos.

March 25, 2014 10:43 AM

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From the early days of the movement to the founding of "Ms." magazine in 1972, to her Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013, here is a look at journalist and activist Gloria Steinem, seen here in 1965.

From the early days of the movement to the founding of "Ms." magazine in 1972, to her Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013, here is a look at journalist and activist Gloria Steinem, seen here in 1965.

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Writer Gloria Steinem holding up My Lai massacre picture poster with the caption "THE MASCULINE MYSTIQUE" as she marches in front line with two other women during women's rights march down 5th Ave. in New York in 1970. less

Writer Gloria Steinem holding up My Lai massacre picture poster with the caption "THE MASCULINE MYSTIQUE" as she marches in front line with two other women during women's rights march down 5th Ave. in New York ... more

National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League leader Kelli Conlin, feminist Gloria Steinem, actress Olympia Dukakis and other protestors hold up a banner at the Women's Rights rally October 7, 1995 in New York City. The rally protested the arrival of Pope John Paul II, whose conservative doctrine on issues such as abortion, sex, and homosexuality contradict the ideology of many women's rights groups. less

National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League leader Kelli Conlin, feminist Gloria Steinem, actress Olympia Dukakis and other protestors hold up a banner at the Women's Rights rally October 7, 1995 in ... more

Gloria Steinem speaks during the Texas Council On Family Violence at the AT&T Conference Center on September 5, 2012 in Austin, Texas.

Gloria Steinem speaks during the Texas Council On Family Violence at the AT&T Conference Center on September 5, 2012 in Austin, Texas.

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U.S. President Barack Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Gloria Steinem in the East Room at the White House on November 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. less

U.S. President Barack Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Gloria Steinem in the East Room at the White House on November 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the ... more